Highlight Communications AGCHIX:HLGD 50 EV-to-FCF is 19.45 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 164% above its 10-year median of 7.38. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HLGD with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.37. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 611 Media - Diversified companies, Highlight Communications AG ranks worse than 64.98% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Highlight Communications AG's Enterprise Value is €243.8 Mil.
Highlight Communications AG's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €12.5 Mil. Therefore, Highlight Communications AG's EV-to-FCF for today is 19.45.
The historical rank and industry rank for Highlight Communications AG's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:HLGd'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -111.2 Med: 7.38 Max: 109.68
Current: 19.54
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Highlight Communications AG was 109.68. The lowest was -111.20. And the median was 7.38.
CHIX:HLGd's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 64.98% of 611
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.49
vs CHIX:HLGd: 19.54
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Highlight Communications AG (CHIX:HLGd) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Highlight Communications AG's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Highlight Communications AG's share price for today is €3.91.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Highlight Communications AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-2.559.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Highlight Communications AG EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Highlight Communications AG EV-to-FCF Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Entertainment subindustry, Highlight Communications AG's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Highlight Communications AG EV-to-FCF vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Highlight Communications AG's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Highlight Communications AG's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Highlight Communications AG's current Enterprise Value is €243.8 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Highlight Communications AG's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €12.5 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Highlight Communications AG (CHIX:HLGD) has a EV-to-FCF of 19.45 as of Jun. 30, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Highlight Communications AG and its competitors. This is 164% above median its historical median of 7.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Highlight Communications AG ranks #397 out of 611 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 65%.
Is Highlight Communications AG's EV-to-FCF too high?
Highlight Communications AG's current EV-to-FCF of 19.45 is 164% above median its 10-year median of 7.38. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.49. Highlight Communications AG's value of 19.45 is 69.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Highlight Communications AG ranks #397 out of 611 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Highlight Communications AG has a GF Score™ of 50/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Highlight Communications AG's EV-to-FCF compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Highlight Communications AG ranks #397 out of 611 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Highlight Communications AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.49. Highlight Communications AG's value of 19.45 is 69.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.38 vs. the industry median of 11.49, Highlight Communications AG has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Media - Diversified companies is 11.49, based on 611 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Highlight Communications AG's current EV-to-FCF of 19.45 is 69.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Highlight Communications AG and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 11.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Highlight Communications AG's current EV-to-FCF is 19.45, which is 164% above median its own 10-year median of 7.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Highlight Communications AG stock overvalued right now?
Highlight Communications AG (CHIX:HLGD) has a current EV-to-FCF of 19.45. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.37, compared to a current price of €3.91 — trading 58.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 19.45, which is 164% above median its 10-year median of 7.38 and 69.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.49. Highlight Communications AG's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Highlight Communications AG (CHIX:HLGD), the current EV-to-FCF is 19.45 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Highlight Communications AG (CHIX:HLGD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highlight Communications AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.91 is trading 58.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €9.37.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:HLGD:
EV-to-FCF: 19.45 (164% above median its 10-year median of 7.38)
GF Value™: €9.37 vs. price of €3.91 (58.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 69.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#397 of 611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:HLGD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Highlight Communications AG is a Switzerland-based financial holding company. The company is a film production and license company in German-speaking countries. Its two operating segments include Film and Sports and Event. In the Film segment, the company, along with its subsidiaries, is a producer and distributor of cinema, video, and TV films. In addition to owning and co-producing, it acquires the exploitation rights to third-party productions. The Sports and Event segment mainly comprises activities in the TV and digital areas with the umbrella brand SPORT1 and in the area of production, content solutions services, and content marketing with PLAZAMEDIA. The majority of the comapny's revenue is derived from the Film segment.
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